For those that don't have experience with an LLC, I can't emphasize this point enough - you can NOT co-mingle your personal and LLC holdings whatsoever, otherwise your LLC could be worthless if a lawsuit were to occur. 

This cannot be emphasized enough - if you STAY in the game you will win - the key is staying in the game...

Jeremy, I just want to emphasize one of the replies."1.

As Brian emphasized, consulting with your legal team is crucial in such matters, 

I recently attended a Visit Orlando market outlook presentation and they emphasized that Orlando is still the most visited destination in the US.

@Douglas GratzI addition to the advice you have already gotten I would just like to emphasize the supply chain problems that you WILL face.

Send him a letter, emphasize that you are personally yourself the end-buyer, include proof of funds, include something attesting to you being financeable (unless your proof of funds is for the full cash purchase price).If he owns 20 local businesses, good chance he's in at least one chamber of commerce, and if he's not, he 100% knows people that are, who will spill the beans and offer to do an intro if you mention you're interested in buying a gas station over a beer or a meal (there's probably like 3 people in that city that fit this description, why not get introduced to all 3?)

He is....but the author is trying to emphasize that his main strategy is leveraging low-rate debt which is similar to what most REI does. 

Just ensure your communication is clear and respectful, emphasizing the value you see in her as a tenant.

I'm guilty of listening to too many people who emphasized cash flow including agents and other investors.